Wind Posts

How to Measure Wind Speed at Home Without Expensive Equipment
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How to Measure Wind Speed at Home Without Expensive Equipment

A homemade cup anemometer and the Beaufort scale let you put a number on the wind without buying any kit — here is how to build one and read the...

Why Coastal Britain Is Windier: A Local Wind Guide
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Why Coastal Britain Is Windier: A Local Wind Guide

Coastal Britain is windier than inland for three reasons: minimal friction over the sea, exposure to prevailing south-westerlies and the daily sea...

Wind Speed and Direction for Beginners: Making Sense of UK Forecasts
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Wind Speed and Direction for Beginners: Making Sense of UK Forecasts

Wind forecasts make more sense once you know how mph, knots, gusts and the Beaufort scale fit together — and what each number actually feels like...